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How to get fromCork to Alvorby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Alvor by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Cork Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane ORK - FAO
    2. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain train
    9h 10m
    €64–261

  2. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane KIR - FAO
    3. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain train
    10h 46m
    €56–170

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Rosslare Harbourcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Bilbao to Alvorcar car
    41h 8m
    €239–839

  4. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane SNN - FAO
    3. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain train
    11h 30m
    €88–282

  5. Train to Dublin Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane DUB - FAO
    3. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain train
    12h 40m
    €73–219

Cork Airport (ORK) to Faro Airport (FAO) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,739 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Alvor, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Alvor. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Faro Airport (FAO), walk to Faro Airport, take the line 16 bus to Faro - Estação CP, walk to Faro, take the train to Portimao, walk to Escola Sec. Manuel T. Gomes, then take the line 13 bus to Alvor - Centro. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Alvor via Rosslare Harbour and Bilbao in around 41h 8m.

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